Maintain Canadian diplomatic presence in Milan

"Milan is an extremely important economic and cultural centre not only for Italy but for Europe at large.Closing the Canadian consulate in that city will cut off our country from a multidude of opportunities."

"Canadian citizen residing in San Donato Milanese, MI"

"Leave it in Milan!!!! please...."

"This certainly sends "the wrong message to the host government as well as the business communities.""

"North Bay, Ontario"

"Don't close the Consulate completely, but eventually downsize the diplomatic presence in Milan"

"Milan is the economic centre of Italy for doing business btwn Canada and Italy"

"Toronto and Milan have a formal relationship which has generated broader connections, the exchange of ideas and a growing amount of business. Closing this Consulate appears to be shortsighted."

"Origin : French Caribbean"

"ciao"

"please don't remove the invaluable support of the Canadian Consulate General from the Terry Fox Committee"

"I think the decision to close was extremely unfair and ill thought. Please reconsider your decision and keep the Canadian Consulate in Milan open. This is a big mistake, as the Milan Consulate was the base for many trade negotiations by Canadian entrepren"

"for all canadians living in milan and because milan is th hub of italian buisiness"